Spin Off Editorial Staff

As the temperature begins to drop and the leaves change colors, spinners feel the call in the air to join together and learn new skills at the Spin Off Autumn Retreat!

So you’ve gotten the hang of spinning cotton on a charkha. Now what? Take some inspiration from a few of our favorite projects and explore easy dyeing ideas to create beautiful color!

Learn about this particular little tool that can help create the perfect sliver.

Who knew that Lego fun can be had by adults, too?

We’ve taken a little bit of the work out of the quest to find a perfect wheel.

Are you challenged by cotton spinning? Improving your fiber preparation can make all the difference.

These lessons from Kate Larson’s new video are just the start of all the new skills you’ll build for spinning on a charkha.

Want to try spinning? Drop spindles are a great way to start!

It’s in the bag!

Learning to ply yarn is easier than you think with these step-by-step spinning instructions plus the best ways to store your yarn and more!